Missouri Baptist University
89% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Missouri Baptist University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2003, with $64,283,076 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
1 College Park Dr, Saint Louis, MO, 63141 EIN 43-0817015 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2023)
$64.3M
▲ 9.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$61.9M
Net assets
$61.3M
Employees
847
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $7 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Missouri Baptist University: 89% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Missouri Baptist University: 12 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Missouri Baptist University: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Missouri Baptist University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Missouri baptist university is an evangelical christian, liberal arts institution for higher learning.
What they do
Student services: includes campus activities, athletics, admissions registrar, career services, and student financial services
Operations and maintenance: auxiliary support for maintenance of campus
Academic support: includes library, tutoring, advising, and academic administrative expenses
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 College Park Dr, Saint Louis, MO, 63141
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $45.4M (FY2013) to $64.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $31.7MNet assets $61.3M
Operating margin
3.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$93.1M
Total liabilities
$31.7M
Net assets
$61.3M
Salaries & benefits
$21.1M
34% of expenses
Board members
28
28 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,283,076▲9.6% | $61,857,768▲2.4% | $61,317,422▲4.5% | $93,054,761▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $58,642,888▼5.5% | $60,436,905▲2.3% | $58,654,994▲0.6% | $92,136,261▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,080,590▲6.4% | $59,087,426▲13.4% | $58,313,687▲1.4% | $91,766,594▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $58,372,041▲8.2% | $52,095,662▲1.3% | $57,505,440▲22.9% | $94,036,545▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $53,928,280▲5.3% | $51,406,274▲2.5% | $46,779,033 | $88,908,645▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $51,218,020▲0.4% | $50,174,856▲2.0% | $46,794,046▲2.4% | $80,945,249▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,988,611▲1.4% | $49,192,177▲1.5% | $45,681,030▲4.9% | $80,625,663▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $50,285,978▲6.0% | $48,475,275▲3.8% | $43,528,561▲5.9% | $79,913,966▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $47,457,118▲3.0% | $46,693,922▲6.4% | $41,103,298▲1.1% | $77,724,664▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $46,064,057▲1.4% | $43,883,483▲7.2% | $40,648,507▲4.6% | $73,946,894▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $45,422,517 | $40,919,800▲6.9% | $38,870,524▲13.4% | $69,902,849▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $38,279,076▲4.7% | $34,282,909▲11.2% | $63,640,106▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $36,567,994▲11.4% | $30,829,774▲8.7% | $57,571,355▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $32,838,771 | $28,370,152 | $51,922,695 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Keith Ross — $283,954 (0.46% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Ross | President | 45 | $283,954 |
| Amber Heimberger | Dean of Nursing | 45 | $140,945 |
| Andy Chambers | Provost/sr Vp For Academic Affairs | 45 | $136,083 |
| Darryl Woodworth | Vp of Business Affairs, Treasurer | 50 | $130,278 |
| Bryce Chapman | Sr. Vice President For Enrollment, Marketing and University Communications | 45 | $126,508 |
| Lydia Thebeau | Vp Academic Affairs | 45 | $122,688 |
| Melanie Bishop | Vp Graduate Affairs & Professional Studies | 45 | $120,387 |
| Aaron Lumpkin | Associate Vice President For Spiritual Formation | 45 | $112,958 |
| Jon Hessel | Vp Student Development & Dean of Students | 45 | $109,589 |
| Ashlee Johnson | Vp For Advancement | 45 | $106,547 |
| Pam Savage | Controller | 50 | $106,204 |
| Karen Kannenberg | Dean and Professor of Accounting & Business Administration | 45 | $105,976 |
| Adam Cruse | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Becky Krupski | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bob Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brad Delaughter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brent Campbell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chris Williams | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Cynthia Christopher | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dan Burns | Chairman | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis 12855 Medical Prop | Rent | $188,671 |
| Richardson Crossings | Rent | $110,500 |
Grants received · $231K total
14 grants to Missouri Baptist University totaling $231K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $9,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $23,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $20,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $16,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $12,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Library renovation campaign - pitch zone | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2019 | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Education | 2019 | $5,228 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | To provide a scholarship for a junior- and senior-year student majoring in business with a minimum gpa of 2.5 | 2019 | $2,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2018 | $100 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | Marie mcintosh endowed scholarship | 2017 | $5,500 |
| American Chemical Society | General support | 2016 | $6,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarship | 2014 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Missouri Baptist University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Missouri Baptist University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-0817015, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Missouri Baptist University's EIN?
- Missouri Baptist University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-0817015.
- How much revenue does Missouri Baptist University report?
- Missouri Baptist University reported $64,283,076 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Missouri Baptist University's spending goes to programs?
- Missouri Baptist University spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Missouri Baptist University have?
- CharityIndex grades Missouri Baptist University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Missouri Baptist University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Missouri Baptist University's latest Form 990 is $283,954, paid to Keith Ross (President).
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Data for Missouri Baptist University (EIN 43-0817015) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.